Miscellaneous (Uttar Pradesh)

21. Which of the following work is not included in the works of cultural department founded for looking after historical/archaeological and artistic treasure of Uttar Pradesh? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]

(a) Its conservation and exhibition
(b) Its publication
(c) Its documentation
(d) Its séll

Correct Answer: (d) Its séll

Solution:The role of the culture department of Uttar Pradesh involves the conservation, exhibition and record of historical, archaeological and artistic heritage. It has no role in selling such heritages.

22. Which of the following is not correctly matched ? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Spl.) (Pre) 2010]

(a) Oldest university of Uttar Pradesh - Allahabad University.
(b) Nauchandi Mela - Meerut
(c) Bharat Kala Bhavan - Varanasi
(d) Chaurasia dance - Gorakhpur

Correct Answer: (d) Chaurasia dance - Gorakhpur

Solution:Chaurasiya dance does not belong to Gorakhpur, it belongs to Jaunpur and is performed by Kahar community.

23. Which one of the following areas of Uttar Pradesh had been included in the 22 critically polluted areas of India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2004]

(a) Firozabad
(b) Kanpur
(c) Noida
(d) Singrauli

Correct Answer: (d) Singrauli

Solution:After a survey of 88 industrial regions by Central Pollution Control Board and IIT Delhi, Singrauli in U.P. was listed among 22 critically polluted areas recently Bagpat is most polluted area in U.P.

24. Which of the following cities in Uttar Pradesh has NOT been selected for development under the Smart City Development Programme of the Central Government? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) Lucknow
(b) Allahabad
(c) Ghaziabad
(d) Kanpur

Correct Answer: (c) Ghaziabad

Solution:Smart Cities Mission was launched on 25 June 2015 with the aim of rejuvenation of cities. Its objective is to promote cities which provide good infrastructure and has decent quality of life. List of cities of UP shortlisted- Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Bareilly, Jhansi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Moradabad, Rampur, Saharanpur and Varanasi. Thus option (c) will be correct answer.

25. Which one of the following city has been awarded the star rating in the 'Garbage Free City' category in Uttar Pradesh in 'Swachh Sarvekshan 2021? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2021]

(a) Aligarh
(b) Gorakhpur
(c) Prayagraj
(d) Varanasi

Correct Answer: (a) Aligarh

Solution:Aligarh was awarded the star rating in the 'Garbage Free City' category in Uttar Pradesh in 'Swachh Sarvekshan 2021'.

26. Which district of Uttar Pradesh has the largest concentration of the minority communities? [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2008]

(a) Bijnor
(b) Moradabad
(c) Lucknow
(d) Rampur

Correct Answer: (d) Rampur

Solution:Rampur district of Uttar Pradesh has the highest concentration of minority community approx 52.91%.

27. Which one of the following statements is NOT correct [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2003]

(a) Yamuna river passes through Etawah.
(b) Dr. Ambedkar University is located in Lucknow
(c) Sri T.V. Rajeshwar became Governor of U.P. in August 2004.
(d) I.I.I.T. happens to be in Allahabad
(e) None of the above

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above

Solution:Yamuna river passes through Etawah. Dr. Ambedkar University is located in Lucknow. It is a central university. T.V. Rajeshwar Rao was the governor of U.P. from 8 July, 2004 to 27 July, 2009. Indian Institute of Information Technology is located in Prayagraj. Thus, all the four statements are correct.